Obituary
Rev. Thomas Howard Huffine
Rev. Thomas Howard Huffine, age 81, born May 28, 1941, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2022. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Arvine Huffine and Grace Guettner Huffine; brother-in-law, Clayton Vineyard.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean Carolyn Reneau Huffine; daughter, Sherrie Huffine Oran and son-in-law, James Oran; grandson, Scott J. Verschueren & wife, Clorissa, grandson, Steven Thomas (Stevie) Verschueren; step-grandchildren, Sara Young, Hannah Oran, Hunter Oran and Jennifer Oran; step-great-grandson, Colton Oran; brother, Alvin Huffine & wife, Margret of Chattanooga; sisters, Gail Vinyard of Lenoir City, Tammy Moore & husband, Richard of Holtville, California; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Howard was born in the Lawnville community of Roane County and was a graduate of Roane County High School. He met his wife, Carolyn at New Midway Baptist Church where her father, Rev. Buford Reneau was pastor in the 1950’s. They were married on June 10, 1961 and lived in Oak Ridge for over 40 years. Following completion of an electrical apprenticeship with TVA, Howard started working at K-25 in 1969. He retired from there after 25 years and went to the City of Oak Ridge for 10 more years as an Electrical Supervisor. Howard accepted the Lord as his Savior at home at the age of 14. He grew up a member of Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church and joined Calvary & Central Baptist in Oak Ridge in the 1960’s. He was ordained as a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge in the early 1980’s, and later as Minister of the Gospel there by Rev. Steve McDonald. Howard worked for years with the mentally challenged adults in “The Special Friends Ministry” at Calvary Baptist, as well as holding weekly services at a local nursing home. He was also a faithful member of the choir, singing tenor. He participated in some major dramas, such as “The Gates of Heaven.” He served as Brotherhood Director in the Anderson County Association of the Southern Baptist Convention in the late 1980’s – 90’s. During that time, he was a very active member of the Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief Team and traveled with the team to provide assistance immediately following hurricanes in the Southern US, as well as a trip to Jamaica to rebuild a church. Soon after his ordination, he served as Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Oliver Springs for several years. He built a new building with the help of Brushy Mountain inmates. He was actively involved with prison ministry there as well as the Morgan County Correctional Facility. Most recently, Howard has served as Associate Pastor of New Midway Baptist Church in Kingston from 2009 until his retirement earlier in 2022.
Well Done Good and Faithful Servant!
Howard enjoyed attending weekly Bible study classes and spending time with his family.
The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at New Midway Baptist Church with funeral service following at 7:00 pm, with Rev. Rod Garrett and Rev. Leland Lyon officiating. Graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, January 6, 2023 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Moore and Elder Alvin Huffine presiding. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Online register book can be signed at www.Frakerfuneralhome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of the arrangements
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean Carolyn Reneau Huffine; daughter, Sherrie Huffine Oran and son-in-law, James Oran; grandson, Scott J. Verschueren & wife, Clorissa, grandson, Steven Thomas (Stevie) Verschueren; step-grandchildren, Sara Young, Hannah Oran, Hunter Oran and Jennifer Oran; step-great-grandson, Colton Oran; brother, Alvin Huffine & wife, Margret of Chattanooga; sisters, Gail Vinyard of Lenoir City, Tammy Moore & husband, Richard of Holtville, California; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Howard was born in the Lawnville community of Roane County and was a graduate of Roane County High School. He met his wife, Carolyn at New Midway Baptist Church where her father, Rev. Buford Reneau was pastor in the 1950’s. They were married on June 10, 1961 and lived in Oak Ridge for over 40 years. Following completion of an electrical apprenticeship with TVA, Howard started working at K-25 in 1969. He retired from there after 25 years and went to the City of Oak Ridge for 10 more years as an Electrical Supervisor. Howard accepted the Lord as his Savior at home at the age of 14. He grew up a member of Young's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church and joined Calvary & Central Baptist in Oak Ridge in the 1960’s. He was ordained as a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge in the early 1980’s, and later as Minister of the Gospel there by Rev. Steve McDonald. Howard worked for years with the mentally challenged adults in “The Special Friends Ministry” at Calvary Baptist, as well as holding weekly services at a local nursing home. He was also a faithful member of the choir, singing tenor. He participated in some major dramas, such as “The Gates of Heaven.” He served as Brotherhood Director in the Anderson County Association of the Southern Baptist Convention in the late 1980’s – 90’s. During that time, he was a very active member of the Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief Team and traveled with the team to provide assistance immediately following hurricanes in the Southern US, as well as a trip to Jamaica to rebuild a church. Soon after his ordination, he served as Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Oliver Springs for several years. He built a new building with the help of Brushy Mountain inmates. He was actively involved with prison ministry there as well as the Morgan County Correctional Facility. Most recently, Howard has served as Associate Pastor of New Midway Baptist Church in Kingston from 2009 until his retirement earlier in 2022.
Well Done Good and Faithful Servant!
Howard enjoyed attending weekly Bible study classes and spending time with his family.
The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at New Midway Baptist Church with funeral service following at 7:00 pm, with Rev. Rod Garrett and Rev. Leland Lyon officiating. Graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, January 6, 2023 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Moore and Elder Alvin Huffine presiding. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Online register book can be signed at www.Frakerfuneralhome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of the arrangements
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2022 - Mamie Elizabeth Limburg Jenkins Forester
In loving memory of Mamie Elizabeth Limburg Jenkins Forester, age 107. Born November 22, 1914, she passed on to her LORD Jesus Christ June 21, 2022. Recently she was residing in Powell, TN with her precious caregivers, Rev. Larry and Elizabeth Hewitt, She was a long-time resident of Roane County TN. Mamie was the daughter of late John Henry and Mattie Augusta Guettner Limburg. She was a member of Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church, Paint Rock TN, where she became a member at age 15 and was still a member for life. She was preceded in death by two husbands Clarence (Buddy) Forester and Roy Jenkins, three brothers James, Homer, and Hobe Limburg, two sisters Kate and Vida Limburg, niece Deloris Johnson.
Mamie was a caring wife, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was a very independent lady who was proud of her age and agility, traveling to New York City at age 87 and gardening until age 105. She loved singing bluegrass spirituals, adored the beauty of the countryside, enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and never passed on dessert. She loved the farm-life, where she gardened, drove the tractor, and enjoyed the cattle. She also helped many of the local farmers all of her life. She was always a bright ray of sunshine and had love in her heart for everyone, putting smiles on the faces of all she touched. Mamie loved the Lord, and she showed this love through her touch on the community around her.
Appreciation is given to the late Richard and Jane Forester, who she resided with following the passing of her husband, Buddy Forester, and friend, the late Nadine Cruze, who all provided care for her.
She is mourned by Melissa Johnson Smith, Jim, Clovis, Chris, and Howard Limburg; David, Darnelly, Daniel and Darla Forester; Jeanine, Steve and Jamey Studley; and many other nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Receiving of family and friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Loudon Funeral Home on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Services will follow immediately at 1 p.m. with Rev. Kenny Clinton and Rev. Larry Hewitt conducting. Graveside service will be held directly afterward at 3 p.m. at Popular Springs Cemetery in Kingston. In lieu of flowers, donations may also be made to Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church of 1279 Loudon Highway, Kingston, TN 37763.
Mamie was a caring wife, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was a very independent lady who was proud of her age and agility, traveling to New York City at age 87 and gardening until age 105. She loved singing bluegrass spirituals, adored the beauty of the countryside, enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and never passed on dessert. She loved the farm-life, where she gardened, drove the tractor, and enjoyed the cattle. She also helped many of the local farmers all of her life. She was always a bright ray of sunshine and had love in her heart for everyone, putting smiles on the faces of all she touched. Mamie loved the Lord, and she showed this love through her touch on the community around her.
Appreciation is given to the late Richard and Jane Forester, who she resided with following the passing of her husband, Buddy Forester, and friend, the late Nadine Cruze, who all provided care for her.
She is mourned by Melissa Johnson Smith, Jim, Clovis, Chris, and Howard Limburg; David, Darnelly, Daniel and Darla Forester; Jeanine, Steve and Jamey Studley; and many other nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Receiving of family and friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Loudon Funeral Home on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Services will follow immediately at 1 p.m. with Rev. Kenny Clinton and Rev. Larry Hewitt conducting. Graveside service will be held directly afterward at 3 p.m. at Popular Springs Cemetery in Kingston. In lieu of flowers, donations may also be made to Tennessee Chapel Baptist Church of 1279 Loudon Highway, Kingston, TN 37763.
2017 - Houston Claude Guettner
Houston C. Guettner, age 80 of Kingston, passed away September 1, 2017. Houston was a lifetime member of Youngs Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Beuna Guettner; sisters, Evelyn Byrd and Mary Cate Culbertson; brothers, Harmon Guettner and Glen Guettner. Houston is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nora Bridges Guettner; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Stacy Guettner of Riverside, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Kevin Mullaney of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Grace Guettner, Alex Mullaney and Avery Mullaney; sisters, Barbara Oody, Eva Grace Parker and Elsie Fraley; brother, Raymond Guettner; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. Rev. Dale Watson will officiate. Family and friends will gather in the Lawnville Cemetery in Roane County at 11 a.m. on Tuesday for graveside services and interment.
Houston lived his life as a faithful servant of God, and a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He devoted himself to his Christian faith, his family and service to others. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to “Houston Strong” to support hurricane relief efforts, honoring his legacy of service. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. Rev. Dale Watson will officiate. Family and friends will gather in the Lawnville Cemetery in Roane County at 11 a.m. on Tuesday for graveside services and interment.
Houston lived his life as a faithful servant of God, and a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He devoted himself to his Christian faith, his family and service to others. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to “Houston Strong” to support hurricane relief efforts, honoring his legacy of service. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com
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2012 - Jimmy Dean Cunningham
2013 - Hoyt Robinette
2013 - Mary Jane Hicks Guettner
2014 - Thelma Bailey Guettner
2014 - Mary Dean Lewis Ferguson
2014 - William Christie Guettner